Journalism

This university is different when it comes to practical hands-on experience. Such practicals are organized by the presence of a community radio station running on FM through which students can enhance their hosting skills. Then again, there is such a sophisticated TV studio with PCR on campus where broadcast training is imparted. More than all that, they perform media stuff through their digital hub on the campus channel while creating newsletters and magazines. All this also keeps the students active through field visits and outdoor activities. During the last phase, students go for mandatory internships in industries and spend months around the newsrooms and media houses. Such experiences go beyond just textbooks. Live projects are not a one-off project; they run semester by semester. Students are given space to test skills and practice in real way.

It is possible. Journalism students from Chandigarh University can also apply for the Walt Disney Cultural Program. The programme is designed for students of different streams. It is more about skills, discipline, and readiness than just the course.
To join, students must maintain good CGPA and attendance. Some universities ask for minimum marks or semester completion before you apply. After that, there is a selection round where Disney team may take interview. Along with this, university also guides students about the steps. If you stay active in your Journalism projects and practical work, it makes your profile stronger.
So yes, even as a Journalism student, you have chance to join. It is all about meeting the conditions and showing interest in culture and work exchange.

Honestly, the Journalism and Mass Communication course at Chandigarh University is very practical. You spend most of your time working on real projects—creating news reports, shooting videos, editing, running radio shows, and managing digital content. The labs and studio sessions let you experience what it's like to work in actual media environments. Theory is there, like media ethics or communication principles, but it mainly supports your practical work. The internships and live projects with media organizations give you hands-on experience and help build a strong portfolio, which is crucial for placements. By the time you graduate, you're not just familiar with concepts—you've actually done the work, which makes entering a newsroom or digital media firm much easier and less intimidating.

The department has good media labs, editing rooms and the latest software for students. One special point is the professional TV studio with PCR where students learn camera, anchoring, and live production. Radio Punjab 90.0 FM is another facility that helps in real broadcasting experience. Students also join projects like monthly magazine and online channel, which build their portfolio. Field work is encouraged through photo walks, reporting visits and media trips. Many global programs are also linked, so students learn international media culture. In last semester, students do internships with media houses for real exposure. Overall, the infrastructure supports skill learning in every part of media – print, TV, radio and digital. It helps them to understand industry before they step in.

I think that if you get supportive faculty, half of your academic journey is smooth and it's the truth, the faculty at the university is also really good. They are not just teachers, they are mentors. They guide students with everything, from cracking interviews to choosing the right career path. The mentorship at CU is also something worth talking about. One mentor takes care of only a few students. So, every student gets proper attention. They help in studies, give tips for exams, help in time management, and even guide for resumes, internships, and job options. Some mentors even have industry work experience, so they tell how real jobs work. They also help students gain confidence, improve soft skills, and get ready for the workplace, but at CGC, the faculty members are so rude and do not even have the proper knowledge of subjects.

Journalism at Chandigarh University is not just theory. The campus has radio and TV studios where students practice like real media people. The community radio station Radio Punjab 90.0 is run on campus. Students take part in shows, discussions, and local issues programs. For video, there is a professional TV studio with a Production Control Room. Here, students learn news reading, video mixing, and recording shows. Along with this, there are live media projects where students create their own content for campus digital channels and magazines. Photo walks, trips, and field visits are part of the course to make students comfortable in real reporting work. In the last semester, internships and industry training help connect students with media houses. All this makes the course more practical and skill-based, giving students good exposure.